Executive Chef- Catering

Aramark; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a Hospitality Executive Chef who will take charge of team management, culinary standards, and client relations. This role involves overseeing food quality and ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols while providing growth opportunities for culinary staff.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong organization and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary team and ensure food quality standards.
• Train kitchen employees in best practice techniques.
• Develop effective client and guest rapport.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Time Management

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

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We know that a chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for a Hospitality Executive Chef who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the Senior Executive Chef, you’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Hospitality Executive Chef will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs.

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career.

Job Responsibilities

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework

Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards

Manages a culinary team, including sous chefs and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food

Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques

Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved

Reward and recognize employees

Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles

Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data

Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships

Interact directly with guests daily

Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends

Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends

Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menuand events

Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items

Full knowledge and compliance of Operational Excellence fundamentals

Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used

Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase

Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position

Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience

Culinary degree preferred

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession

Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems

Requires oral, reading and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to simplify the agenda for the team

Strong leadership skills

Strong organization, implementation, and execution skills

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .